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The one cable that everyone knows is a USB cable. You unplug your phone from the charging brick and plug it into the laptop to keep it charging while you transfer files. It's so common that most of the time it goes unnoticed. But like any other electronic item, there are nuances and if you learn all the differences between all of them, you will see how the slight changes in versions change the specifications and thus its abilities. There are multiple types of  USB cables  and in all of those, there are versions. If you are building a cable tool kit that you can use for all your devices for various purposes, here are some that you should definitely add: USB A cable and its variants: A USB A to micro USB B cable is used for devices such as phones, tablets, ebook readers, point and shoot cameras, Bluetooth speakers, etc. Simply having one of these can be an asset. This also means you can use the same charging brick with all of them, essentially reducing the number of things you h...

Using a computer in any business usually requires to be connected to a network. For connecting to your wired network, you require a free Ethernet port on your computer. If it is not available then a USB Ethernet adapter provides the necessary connectivity. When there is no availability in your system for an add on, be it Ethernet adapter or a peripheral, you might need a USB extender. They help you to run a cable to the convenient location and still use the functionality of your system. So, when USB plays such an important role in connectivity, let's understand, what is it? USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a port that allows you to transmit data at high speed between your computer and peripheral devices like keyboard, external hard drive, and many such devices. It came into the market in 1995 and since then has become an important part of our devices irrespective of their size. Its features like plug and play operating system, connecting with the other peripheral ...

Apple has given us incredible machines. From the first ever ‘Hello world’ to their latest beast of a machine, the Mac Pro, the technology has been magnificent. With the evolution in computers, there has been a tremendous change in the connectors that come with it. The  cables for Mac  have often been ones that only Apple uses because of their need to control the ecosystem. Back in 1984, the first ever Macintosh computer came with DB-9 ports for modem and mouse with a coiled phone cord for the keyboard. Two years later, when the then latest Mac Plus arrived, it brought with it the mini Din-8 serial port for connecting the modem and printer. The caveat here, as with most Apple products, was that it didn’t work with printers not made by Apple. (Yes, Apple made printers too, at the time, it was the ImageWriter.) This connector was on the beige PowerMac G3. These are just a couple of examples of how Apple has always seen it fit to use the connectors it deems fit and loc...

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. In 1994, Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Nortel collaborated to develop USB Cables. USB data cable  are the standard connection between computers and devices like keyboards, printers, cameras, storage devices, etc. The purpose of developing these data cables was to simplify software configurations, address usability issues and have great data transfer rates for external devices. In 1995, these companies formed a USB implementers forum. It is a non-profit organization created to support the advancement of USB technology and high-quality compatible devices. If we want to transfer the data from one device to another or charge our devices, we use this data cable. They are available in multiple types and that can make it difficult to understand each of them. It even becomes difficult for you to purchase them and you might end up having the wrong cables. There are new developments going on and every two to three years, there...

There is nothing quite like reading something on paper. Electronic copies of books will never be the same as the smell of a good book, and the feel of the paper. A poetry class will never be complete unless you scribble a million things in the margin. But getting prints without an in-house printer can get expensive in the long run. If you are in undergrad or graduate school, it would be easier to have a printer of your own. And even if you are done with school, a printer is a must in a home office. It also happens to be one of those frustrating gadgets to set up. So we have come up with a quick guide to help you select and set up a printer. Before selecting a printer, here are the questions you need to ask yourself: What are you going to be printing? Are you going to be printing only text-based documents? Or are you also going to be printing images? On average, how much printing will you be doing? This determines the kind of printing method you need. If you need to pr...

The technology hardware and equipment industry market the slimness of their product every year. They show off how the computer still manages to be thin without heating up, and how it is much more portable because of its size. But slim laptops have to make compromises. Sometimes they compromise on processor power, sometimes on the cooling mechanism, and for the last three years, they have been compromising on ports. The slimmer the side after all, the more difficult it is to place ports. The reason for the compromise is obvious but not always justified. Manufacturers have been able to take this step because of the USB C port, which is the port to kill all ports; as we like to call it. But in the rush to switch laptops to just USB C, a new necessary gadget has come out. The USB hub . Charging capacities of laptops have increased, so, on a light day, you can choose to leave your charging cable at home. But in place of that, you have to carry around a small hub to...

If you make the most out gadgets that the technological world has endowed you with, you must be used to being around USB adapters and cables. Right from charging your mobile phone to transferring data amongst different devices and operating systems, they have become an inevitable part of our lives. Since its inception in January 1996, the evolution of USB has come a long way to the advent of USB Type C works on the USB 3.1 standard. The latest standard of USB has a universal port. Which means, it works across all the devices without any glitches. And therefore, it is considered to be a perfect standard for the future. Today, we will understand the importance and utility of USB C cables and know why you should make the most out of them. USB VS USB C As you all know, USB is the abbreviation of Universal Serial Bus – an industry standard term that provides short distance data connection. USB C cables are made using the latest standards developed and set by USB implementers’ ...

Universal Serial Bus aka USB has recently launched its latest version. The third generation of USB was launched in 2011 with USB 3.0. Then after it has updated twice, first with USB 3.1 in 2014 and now the latest on with USB 3.2. A lot has changed throughout the course of time. Not just speed, efficiency, convenience but even color has changed. Now with this modernization, USB Cables are more helpful, powerful and extensive in use. The usage of USB Cords has also changed with the latest innovation. Advancement of technology has included USB cables as an equipment to deliver user convenience. These broadening applications, created a demand to reengineer USB and make it more suitable for users. In this blog, we will talk about the new features and advantages of latest USB 3.2. So, let us check out how it better than all its ancestors: High Speed Data Transfer This blazing fast speed is much required in the current scenario where technology is moving even faster t...

We thrive in the era of wireless charging. We have cloud data backups. But, we still heavily rely upon USB cables for power and data management. Apple users went through transition many years ago. They left behind a flat, 30 pin dock connector to a smaller lightning connector. And today, the rest of the smartphone industry is moving towards USB type C connectors. It is difficult to decide which cable offers the best features. Which cable promises more longevity? If we look closely, Apple is currently using USB type C for MacBook & MacBook pro. The question is will we ever see the same on other Apple devices? Lightning cable Lightning Connector not only charges iPhone, iPad, and iPod. But, it also charges Apple’s headphones, earbuds, and other accessories of the Mac. The lightning cable does a little more than just transmit power. It can also receive digital information. You can use this cable to download photos and videos to your laptops. Moreover, you can also download...

USB has a special design for the homogeneity of computer connection peripherals. USB has replaced the large variety of earlier interfaces of the likes of serial and parallel ports. Earlier, we used both these ports for supplying electricity and for data transfer. Moreover, USB cables have also replaced the separate power cables for portable devices. The USB Cables are of the high demand accessories. The importance of USB has grown because the world has been passing through the smartphone boost. An industry body called the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) creates and maintains the USB standards. In its original specification, USB had the definition of only two connector types: A and B. The demands from the society and the necessity of adding more functions have expanded the breadth of connectors in use for USB devices. However, most USB products still use the A and B connector interface. File transfer, charging, portability, etc. are the few of the uses of USB. It is the universa...

As a part of this technological era, you must be familiar with the computer, especially the desktop computer. This computer was very popular before the invention of laptops. When you use desktop computer, you need to replace your CRT monitor with the LCD one. While replacing the monitor, you would realize that monitor cable plays an important role in connecting the monitor and CPU. Even for your TV set, you would need this cable to connect your TV and the video player. Owing to the development of gadgets and computers, you will find different types of this cable in the market. Computer Cables include HDMI connector, VGA cable, USB cable, and many other similar cables.   USB Cable : USB cables are commonly used to connect the computer with other devices like digital cameras, cell phones, and so on. However this cable can also be used to connect a computer with the secondary display. However, it is advisable not to connect the CPU with the main monitor using USB. This is...